Hey everyone! Im Darenn, the solo dev behind Dawnfolk, a quirky arcade strategy builder. And guess what? The game runs perfectly on the Steam Deck. No tweaking, no weird workarounds. Just install and play. Lets go over why it's such a great fit for the Deck! Definitely check out the video below if you can, otherwise read more below. [previewyoutube=sxFGXCbpiYM;full][/previewyoutube]

• Full Input Compatibility Works seamlessly with the Steam Decks controls. Just pick it up and play!
• Optimized Controls Surprisingly for a strategy game, Dawnfolk was designed with gamepads and handhelds in mind. Controls feel natural and responsive. You can move with either the analog stick or D-pad and handle everything else effortlessly with the other buttons.
• Docked Mode Support Want to play on the big screen? No problem. Connect a Bluetooth controller or keyboard and enjoy it docked.
  
• Big and Readable Text & Icons No squinting required. The UI is designed to be crystal clear and easy to read on the Steam Decks screen.
  
• Battery Life Optimized for long sessions on the go. Expect 6h30 at 60 FPS and up to 8h30 at 30 FPS on the OLED model.
• Smooth FPS Performance Stable and fluid gameplay: 60 FPS on the LCD version, 90 FPS on the OLED.
• Steam Cloud Saves Seamlessly switch between PC and Steam Deck without losing progress. No extra setup needed!
• Native Steam Deck Compatibility Runs natively on Steam Deck (Linux) with zero tweaks required. Just install and play.
• Quick Resume & Suspend Support Pause anytime with the Steam menu and pick up exactly where you left offno crashes, no issues, just smooth gaming.

So yeah, Dawnfolk is 100% Steam Deck ready! Whether you play handheld, docked, or switch between PC and Deck, it's smooth sailing all the way. Dawnfolk launches on February 13th, so if youre looking for a chill yet engaging strategy builder that plays great on the Deck, wishlist it on Steam! Thanks for reading, and I hope you have fun bringing light back to the world! - Darenn

[ 2025-02-04 12:46:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

Lueur feels familiar, yet unlike any building strategy games you've played before. Unwind and play with ease, whether at home or on the go, with your gamepad, keyboard or handheld console. Lueur won't hold your hand through endless tutorials or convoluted menus - you can dive right in and start building. Go back to the roots of gaming, where exploration and experimentation were the key to fun and discovery.

Build to survive, thrive, or relax - the choice is yours. Experience the game on both macro and micro levels, as you oversee the management of your structures and resources, while also immersing yourself in mini arcade games to collect resources. Explore the world and story as you reshape it - your choices will determine the fate of your realm and its inhabitants.




In Lueur, you can collect and harvest resources yourself by playing exciting arcade games. The better you play, the more resources you'll get to build your city. This adds a new level of excitement and surprise to the game, while also providing a welcome "brain break" from city management.




While still playable with a keyboard, Lueur has been designed to be played with a game pad or handheld console. My favorite spot to play is in bed, what's yours?




Did you already give up on a game because you needed to book at least 2 or 3 hours to play it? Or because you completely forgot where you were at one week later? It's not gonna happen here - each level is between 30 to 60 minutes long, you don't have to remember anything next time you play!


Choose the game mode that fits your play style or customize the gameplay parameters yourself.



Are you done with endless tutorials with blob of text to explain you each and every thing? Lueur is simple to play with a very minimal interface. Experiment and understand by yourself. Explore the gameplay elements the same way you will explore this mysterious world.




Depending on your buildings, small sub-stories will emerge. Their outcome depends of your choices and will directly affect your city and resources. Will you be a kind and benevolent ruler, or will you be pragmatic and ruthless to ensure your survival? The fate of your people is in your hands.




Decades ago, titanic obsidian monoliths rained down from the sky. A raging tempest of unfathomable darkness gathered around them, slowly crawling across the world and consuming all in its path. You are the ruler of this land, once mighty and resolute, now broken and wounded, but not defeated. You will reclaim the realm and bring back light to the world. After years of wander, you finally found the Lueur, a mystical creature able to radiate a powerful enough brightness to dissipate darkness. It is time to explore the shadows and rebuild your realm.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2308630/Lueur_and_the_Dim_Settlers/

Follow the development on my youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCB-JrcixkM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaclbiv7d6Y

Press

You can find the press kit here.